Detroit schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti’s contract will be extended until 2028. He took the DPSCD helm in 2017.
Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
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Michigan’s 4-year high school graduation rate rises 2nd year in a row
The state four-year high school graduation rate for 2023 is up slightly from 2022. See how your school district did.
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How a task force says Detroit literacy lawsuit money should be spent
Group recommends a large chunk of $94.4 million in settlement funds go toward supporting first grade students as they move to second and third grades.
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Michigan could be headed for more school closures as COVID aid dries up
A big question for school districts is whether closing schools will lead to bigger enrollment losses.
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Distributor strike limits food options for Detroit students
Truck drivers at US Foods, the main food distribution company for the Detroit Public Schools Community District, have been on strike this week.
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Eight key Michigan education stories we’ll be watching in 2024
2024 will be an eventful year for education policy in Michigan. Here are the top stories to keep up with this year.
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Detroit district staff raise concerns about shortages and delays in special education evaluations
The Detroit Public Schools Community District, like many across the country, is struggling to attract and retain special education staff.
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What you need to know as Detroit students return to school
The year begins with big questions about how Detroit will manage its enrollment challenges and protect students from the impact of budget cuts.
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Audit criticizes Michigan education officials’ oversight of fingerprinting for school workers
Some workers had never been fingerprinted, and others worked weeks or years before they were fingerprinted, the state audit found.
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Michigan’s top teacher wants more focus on mental health, learning recovery
Candice Jackson, a third grade teacher in Detroit, was recently named Michigan Teacher of the Year.